seizure

[see-zher]

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing. seizing.

2. the state of being seized.

3. a taking possession of an item, property, or person legally or by force.

4. a sudden attack, as of epilepsy or some other disease.

seizure

/ ˈsiːʒə /

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing or the state of being seized

2. pathol a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion

seizure

1. A sudden episode of transient neurologic symptoms such as involuntary muscle movements, sensory disturbances and altered consciousness. A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which is often diagnosed on an electroencephalogram.

2. See also epilepsy

Other Word Forms

• nonseizure noun
• reseizure noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seizure¹

First recorded in 1475–85; seize + -ure

Example Sentences

They do not enforce the law, or make arrests, seizures, or searches.

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It can look a lot like freshers' flu, but if left untreated, it can lead to seizures, brain damage and sepsis.

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He has called for the seizure of white-owned land and argues that more should be done to transfer wealth to the black majority.

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But when another 10-day-old baby came in with a seizure, a doctor subsequently examined Molly and rushed her straight through.

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"This case, involving the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the UK, illustrates the scale of criminal proceeds available to those fraudsters."

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Related Words

• breakdown 
• convulsion 
• illness 
• stroke